C2 Headlight issues
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C2 Headlight issues
I am having issues with the headlights on my 66. Lights start flashing after few minutes and I can hear a clicking noise. Turn them off for a minute or two they work for a short time and start again. Head light buckets will go up but not down. Theses two issues started within a few days of each other. Could the new headlights be pulling to much current? Thanks Bob
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Check connection on firewall first....
have battery and alternator checked...
:::EDIT:::
Just seen its your first post..welcome...
the connection is on the firewall below the master cylinder...its plastic so don't yank or twist on it...just push it in....
have battery and alternator checked...
:::EDIT:::
Just seen its your first post..welcome...
the connection is on the firewall below the master cylinder...its plastic so don't yank or twist on it...just push it in....
Last edited by 66jack; Nov 14, 2016 at 09:14 PM.
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Thank you sir. I will check that.
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I believe there is a circuit breaker built into the light switch that keeps you from losing your lights complelely when the circuit is overloaded by flashing them off and on. That and your description of extra bright lights would cause me to check the current draw of your lights. If it is substantially higher than stock, that may be the problem.
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I believe there is a circuit breaker built into the light switch that keeps you from losing your lights complelely when the circuit is overloaded by flashing them off and on. That and your description of extra bright lights would cause me to check the current draw of your lights. If it is substantially higher than stock, that may be the problem.
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Head light issue was several loose wires on the passenger side connection to the headlight. Looks like when they put it together they just stuck the 3 wires into the female end without the proper connector plug and taped it up. Thank you all!
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FYI - the strobing of the lights and clicking noise where no doubt coming from the dash switch that houses the thermal relay as mentioned. Loose/bad connections will create more heat and increased current and the relay will start to cycle in 'limp' mode, flickering the lights while keeping the current controlled so you can get to the side of the road...
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Would make me take a close look at all electrical.